what is the best way to store my kz750 for winter?

some people say to drain the tank completely, and add fuel stabilzer. others say to fill the tank pretty much full and add fuel stabilizer. what is the best method for an old bike like mine? i have a 79 kz750 twin. thanks everyone

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I plan on putting stabil in runing it through the system removing the tank capping the fuel line and my tank is going in the spare bedroom closet. unless I can convince my better half to let me park the whole bike in the dining room. (used my 78 sportster as my christmas treee when I was single)

I have done it all ways and come spring drain gas put fresh gas in a little seafoam and ride.

I have an old beat up tank with no petcock no cap and it been dry as a bone for 2 years sits in my yard barn and the inside is as clean as it was the day I put it out there. Sealed moisture IE: H2O and oxygen is your enemy for rust. evaporated fuel in the bowls turns to varnish in the carbs.

I have heard the same remedies as you. my goldwing sat outside last year with a tarp on it with half a tank ogf gas no stabil and with a light battery charge fired right up in the spring a can of seafoam and a long ride then new gas. rides 60 miles a day all spring and summer

im in western KY so we get alot of extremes in temp humidity and snow ice If someone has a text book version of the best storage I am interested as well

ramtough_63 wrote: I plan on putting stabil in runing it through the system removing the tank capping the fuel line and my tank is going in the spare bedroom closet....

I hope you mean after draining the fuel out!

You guys got it all wrong.....

What you need to do is ship it to me for the winter and I will drive it on a regular bases and keep it in tip top shape for you....

Best of all, I will do that all for free!!

Just saying!

My advice is don't drain the tank regardless, i find thats when they start to rust up.

Personally i've never had a problem storing a bike without ever adding fuel stabilizer but everyone will feel comfortable with their own methods. I've heard the 'Oil down the plughole' is a good idea, if you do it make sure you turn the engine over a couple of times so it coats the barrels.

Best bet is not to store it. Instead, fill the fuel tank, add Stabil if you like, and once every week or two start the bike and let it idle for 15 or 20 minutes. This keeps cylinder walls, cams, etc. lubed; prevents varnish in the carbs, and keeps the battery charged. Oh, and it makes you happy to hear it run and know Spring is just around the corner. I've done it this way since the bike was new (1977) and it has never caused a problem. Ed

650ed wrote: Best bet is not to store it. Instead, fill the fuel tank, add Stabil if you like, and once every week or two start the bike and let it idle for 15 or 20 minutes. This keeps cylinder walls, cams, etc. lubed; prevents varnish in the carbs, and keeps the battery charged. Oh, and it makes you happy to hear it run and know Spring is just around the corner. I've done it this way since the bike was new (1977) and it has never caused a problem. Ed

no fan on it?

or just cold weather?

P21 wrote:

650ed wrote: Best bet is not to store it. Instead, fill the fuel tank, add Stabil if you like, and once every week or two start the bike and let it idle for 15 or 20 minutes. This keeps cylinder walls, cams, etc. lubed; prevents varnish in the carbs, and keeps the battery charged. Oh, and it makes you happy to hear it run and know Spring is just around the corner. I've done it this way since the bike was new (1977) and it has never caused a problem. Ed

no fan on it?

or just cold weather?

No fan. As long as the temp is 40-45F or below I don't think it's an issue, at least it never has been for me. Keep in mind, my bike is a stock KZ650 that idles at 1,000 rpm. There may be issues with engines that have been modified or that idle at high rpms. Ed

Fill your tank with race gas like CAM 2. Pump gas goes bad very quick (3 or 4 weeks). Adding Stabil will help too. Change the oil and filter. Wash and clean your bike. Remove the battery and put it on a maintaince charger. Drain the float bowls. Cover with an old bead sheet.

clutch wrote:

ramtough_63 wrote: I plan on putting stabil in runing it through the system removing the tank capping the fuel line and my tank is going in the spare bedroom closet....

I hope you mean after draining the fuel out!

lol yeah i'm thinking draining the fuel is safer, but I may have her talked into the christmas tree idea in front of the picture window some new LED's few ornaments presents stacked around it. but either way should drain the tank I suppose. and get those 3 year old fireworks out of that closet

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